Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on four particular stories of interest today.
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Samsung Reconsiders Galaxy Tab Pricing
In a refreshingly honest statement, Samsung’s mobile division VP Lee Don-Joo admitted that iPad 2 made some parts of Samsung’s 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab look “inadequate,” and that the company might be forced to lower the price of its tablet.
Windows Tablet OS Potentially Delayed Until Fall 2012
Microsoft’s tablet OS is not expected to hit the market until fall 2012, sources have told Bloomberg.
Apple Trying to Negotiate Unlimited iTunes Music Downloads
Apple is trying to make a deal with record companies that would allow it to offer unlimited downloads for iTunes music purchases, say anonymous sources.
Facebook Now Valued at $65 Billion
Facebook has jumped in value from $50 billion to $65 billion, based on a new investment stake from General Atlantic, according to CNBC.
Further News
* The problem with those 150,000 missing Gmail accounts “should [now] be resolved,” says Google.
* Trade-in rates for the first-generation iPad are surging, suggesting that many original iPad owners also plan to purchase an iPad 2.
* Bing has launched a daily deals aggregator that collects and organizes deals from top providers such as Groupon, LivingSocial and Restaurant.com.
* Twitter updated its official iPhone and iPad apps Thursday, offering improved and enhanced photo options, auto-link shortening and the ability to easily follow friends via the contacts in one’s address book.